YONSEI UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM is the first medical institution in Korea, established in 1885 by American missionary doctor H.N. Allen.
It has grown into its current form through Western-style medical institutions such as Gwanghye-won, Jejung-won, and Severance Hospital.
As a leading institution in the medical field of our country, YONSEI UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM has consistently upheld the health of the nation, sharing a history intertwined with Christianity, medical education and research, and hospitals in this land.
YONSEI UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM has been producing over 700 graduates annually through systematic medical education since 1908, when it graduated the first seven students in Korea to receive medical licenses.
Additionally, based on medical data accumulated since the 19th century, cutting-edge medical equipment, and information systems, it provides the highest quality medical services to 5.2 million patients each year.
YONSEI UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM continuously strives to fulfill its mission of "liberating humanity from disease through God's love" and aims to establish itself as a medical hub in Northeast Asia while leading the globalization of healthcare.
Required Documents for Patient Referral
You must provide the overseas patient attraction agency registration certificate, a copy of the patient's passport, the desired visit date, the patient's medical records, and a detailed description of the patient's situation in the attached referral letter.
[Organization Introduction]
Established in 1885 as Korea's first Western-style medical institution, Yonsei University Health System has recently
For over 140 years, it has been at the forefront of modern medicine in South Korea. Under Yonsei University Health System, there is Severance.
It has facilities such as Lans Hospital, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yongin Severance Hospital, the College of Medicine, the College of Dentistry, and the College of Nursing.
Through this, we are establishing an excellent integrated system for medical treatment, research, and education.
Yonsei University College of Medicine Severance Hospital is a tertiary general hospital that includes a cancer center, cardiovascular hospital, and children's hospital.
We operate a total of six specialized hospitals, including rehabilitation, ophthalmology, and dentistry, establishing an organic relationship among each specialty hospital.
We provide high-quality medical services through our facilities. Severance Hospital has approximately 2,200 beds.
With an average of over 10,000 foreign patients treated daily, it is a world-class facility that attracts more than 60,000 international patients each year.
This is a medical institution. In 2023, it introduced proton therapy for the first time in the country, creating a new paradigm in cancer treatment.
It has been presented (the only institution in the world with two rotating gantries and one fixed treatment device), and by 2026, it will be available worldwide.
We have achieved 50,000 robotic surgeries, the first of its kind for a single institution.
Severance Hospital has ranked first in the National Customer Satisfaction Index (NCSI) for hospitals for 15 consecutive years and has also excelled in the Consumer Well-Being Environment Satisfaction Index (KS-
WEI) Recognized for 19 consecutive years as the top in the healthcare service sector, acknowledging the quality and excellence of patient-centered medical services.
We are receiving it. In 2022, the International Hospital Federation (IHF) hosted the 'Dr. Kim Kwang-tae Award (IHF Grand Hospital Award)'.
Winning the Gold Award at the 'Award' is a testament to our continuous efforts towards innovation and improving the quality of healthcare on a global scale.
It has been certified. Additionally, Severance Hospital is a nationally designated hospital that serves patients from 10 countries (Russia, Belgium, Spain, etc.).
We conduct visa medical examinations for individuals from New Zealand, the United States, China, Canada, the Philippines, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
[Interpretation Available]
English, Chinese, Russian, Japanese, Arabic, Mongolian
[Pickup Service]
Airport ↔ Hospital
Airport → Hospital
Accommodation ↔ Hospital
Accommodation → Hospital
Health check-up (Seoul Station) ↔ Hotel
Health check-up → Hospital
[Payment Service]
MasterCard, Visa, American Express, BC Card, Samsung Pay, Apple Pay, UnionPay, etc.
[Other Services]
Free shuttle bus & VIP limousine service
Free 1:1 Professional Medical Interpretation Service (Coordinators available in EN/CN/JP/RU/MN/AR)
24/7 International Medical Center Hotline 운영
Telemedicine and Consultation Services
Estimated Medical Costs Information (Response within 24 hours)
Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) Service
Major Global Insurance Companies Direct Billing Service
Issuance of English certificates is available.
Operation of the business center and provision of global TV channels within the ward.
Equipped with a helipad for emergency patient transport.
[International Medical Center Information]
Foreign Patient Consultation Email
Phone number
02-2228-5800
Fax
02-2227-7975
[Status of Medical Institution Accreditation]
KOIHA (2019-2027)
Foreign Patient Attraction Certification Institution (2009 - 2026)
Homepage (Korean)
https://sev.severance.healthcare/sev/index.do
Homepage (English)
https://sev.severance.healthcare/sev-en/index.do
Homepage (Chinese)
https://sev.severance.healthcare/sev-cn/index.do
Homepage (Japanese)
https://sev.severance.healthcare/sev-jp/index.do
Homepage (Russian)
https://sev.severance.healthcare/sev-ru/index.do
Instagram (English)
https://www.instagram.com/severance.intl_official/
Weibo (Chinese)
https://weibo.com/u/7496253854
Facebook (Mongolian)
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